September 14, 2009
What’s New?
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HEADLINES
A summary of this issue’s top stories…
Agenda Now Available for ANSI’s 2009 Open Forum for Standards Developers
ANSI has released an agenda for the upcoming Open Forum for Standards Developers. The forum will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from noon to 5:00 p.m., as part of the World Standards Week 2009 series of events in Bethesda, MD.
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Cal/OSHA Approves ANSI as Accreditor of Crane Operator Certification Bodies
The California Division of Occupational Health and Safety has approved ANSI as an official accreditation body of crane operator certification bodies.
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Food and Drug Administration Publishes Revisions to List of Recognized Standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new revisions to its list of accepted standards for use in premarket reviews of medical devices.
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ISO Releases Draft International Standard on Social Responsibility
The International Organization for Standardization Working Group on Social Responsibility has announced that ISO 26000, Guidance on social responsibility, is now published as a Draft International Standard.
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People on the Move
People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community. In this issue: Sandra Afes.
PUBLIC POLICY
Federal Register notices of potential interest …
Standards and Trade Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, August 29, 2009 – September 4, 2009
National Cooperative Research and Production Act Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, August 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
PUBLICATIONS
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Standards Action – September 11, 2009
The latest issues of ANSI’s key public review vehicle.
2007-2008 Annual Report
This year's annual report, bridge to the future, describes how ANSI and its Federation of members are demonstrating the strength of standards-based solutions to national and global priorities – fortifying the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to protect the environment and assure the safety and health of consumers.
Check out our other publications and documents of interest.
CALENDAR
Please check the Events Section of ANSI Online regularly for updated and new event information.
Phase II of The Financial Impact of Cyber Risk: 50 Questions Every CFO Should Ask
New York, NY
September 29, 2009
World Standards Week
Bethesda, MD
October 5-8, 2009
Open Forum for Standards Developers
Bethesda, MD
October 6, 2009
U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day
Washington, DC
October 7, 2009
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